A2 Pronunciation Test · Elementary

Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test

Check your English pronunciation with the Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test. Ten everyday A2 sentences about using a smartphone, with an instant score.

Level A210 sentencesAbout 3 minutesFree
1Listen firstTap the speaker to hear a native model of each sentence.
2Read it aloudTap the microphone and say the sentence clearly at a normal speed.
3See your scoreGreen is clear, amber is almost right, red needs practice.
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About the Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test

Want to sound clearer when you talk about using a smartphone? The Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test lets you practise ten easy A2 sentences and check your English pronunciation in seconds.

Words You Will Practise

In this Using a Smartphone pronunciation test you will say everyday words such as use, phone, almost, everything, check, weather, every, morning, send, messages, friends, day. Every sentence also trains one important English sound, shown in the orange label above the sentence.

Sounds in the Using a Smartphone Pronunciation Test

  • Long O sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • W sound: For W, make your lips small and round, then open them, as in water.
  • Short E sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.
  • Long OO sound: Make long vowels a little longer than short ones, as in sheep and ship.
  • F sound: For F, touch your top teeth to your bottom lip and blow gently, as in fish.
  • K and G sounds: K is quiet and G uses your voice. Try coat and goat.
  • Short A sound: Keep short vowels short and clear, as in cat, bed, sit, hot and cup.

How to Do Well in the Using a Smartphone Pronunciation Test

  • Read at a steady speed and join small words like of, to and and smoothly.
  • If a word turns red, tap it, listen again and repeat the whole sentence.
  • Take the test again tomorrow and try to beat your score.

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Sounds in this test

What the Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test Checks

01

Long O sound

I use my phone for almost everything.

02

W sound

I check the weather every morning.

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Short E sound

I send messages to my friends all day.

04

Long O sound

My phone battery does not last long.

05

Long OO sound

I download music for my journey to work.

06

F sound

I take photos of beautiful places.

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K and G sounds

My phone has a really good camera.

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Short A sound

I use a map app when I travel.

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Long O sound

I try not to use my phone in bed.

10

F sound

My sister got a new phone for her birthday.

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FAQ

Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test: FAQ

What is the Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test?
The Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test is a free A2 pronunciation test. You read everyday sentences out loud and get an instant score, with every unclear word marked in red.
How do I take the Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test?
Choose British or American English, tap Start the test, listen to the model sentence and then tap the microphone and read it aloud. Your score appears as soon as you finish speaking.
How is my pronunciation score calculated?
Every word you say is compared with the sentence. Clear words count fully, almost correct words count half and extra or missing words lower the score.
Is the Using a Smartphone English Pronunciation Test free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up. You can take it as many times as you like.
What should I do after the test?
Practise the red words, then try another A2 pronunciation test. To improve faster, book a free lesson with a tutor.